Students explore the lessons of historic places or policy-type initiatives where attention is being paid to how to conserve both natural and cultural heritage, and/or how to balance heritage conservation principles with objectives of environmental, social and economic sustainability.

reporting on applicable assessments or awards that measure specific criteria,

listing major stakeholders, and

providing key images and sources.

Situated between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, in a southeast area of the city of Ottawa, the Carleton University campus provides a compelling context for discussion of such themes as heritage, sustainability, communities and the urban landscape. The image above is taken from an online exhibition on the campus history ca.1964:

“Travelling in style to Carleton University, arts student Enid McNeil, 20, paddles down the canal everyday and docks at the Hartwell Locks before crossing the foot bridge to attend lectures on the new Rideau River campus. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McNeil, Enid lives half a mile from Carleton towards Hog’s Back. Giving her a helping hand here are Blyth Robertson, right, and Brian Flumerfelt, left.”